Many people in putting up boards will nail one after the other, making
a complete job of each board. But this is not the right way. First nail
the board down on one side, the starting side, let us say the left.
Next place the second board in position and nail down the left. This
done, nail down the right side of the first board. Now place board
three in position, nail down its left side, then the right side of
board number two, and so on right along. The object of this is to get
the boards close together and so make a compact job of it. They are
practically wedged in close to each other. To obtain the best results
do not drive the nails straight down but at a slight angle, right and
left. Boards nailed thus cannot be shaken loose. But in nailing up
cases that have to be opened again, drive the nails straight in as
that makes lifting up with a screwdriver much easier. To rub nails
and screws with vaseline, a tin of which should always be kept in the
tool-box, makes them much easier to drive in and prevents rusting.